Dove Awards 2011

The nominees for 2011's GMA Dove Awards were released today. Here is my unbiased list of who I think truly deserves to win.

Overall, I think Chris August, Francesca Battistelli, and Sanctus Real will win big. I was disappointed Skillet was not nominated, and I also feel Red and Flyleaf were snubbed with only one nomination. Complete list of noms: http://www.gospelmusic.org/newsmedia/OMNewswire_detail.aspx?iid=42288&tid=33

Who would you like to see win? Leave me a comment below!

Who I'd like to see win:

Song of the Year: Lead Me by Sanctus Real

Male Vocalist of the Year: Doug Anderson

Female Vocalist of the Year: Britt Nicole

Group of the Year: Ernie Haase & Signature Sound

Artist of the Year: Francesca Battistelli

New Artist of the Year: Chris August

Producer of the Year: Wayne Haun

Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year: Background by Lecrae

Rock Recorded Song of the Year: Dear X (You Don't Own Me) by Disciple

Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year: Something Beautiful by Needtobreathe

Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year: Keep Changing the World by MIKESCHAIR

Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year: Joseph by Jason Crabb

Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year: I Thirst by Ernie Haase & Signature Sound

Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year: Not sure about this category. My guess is Jeff & Sherri Easter.

Country Recorded Song of the Year: There Is Nothing Greater Than Grace by Point Of Grace

Urban Recorded Song of the Year: Life by Beckah Shae

Traditional Gospel Song of the Year: The Greatest Name by Smokie Norful

Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year: He Wants It All by Forever Jones

Worship Song Of The Year: How He Loves by John Mark McMillan

Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year: Rehab by Lecrae

Rock Album of the Year: Either Momento Mori by Flyleaf or Horseshoes & Handgrenades by Disciple

Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year: Pieces of a Real Heart by Sanctus Real

Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year: Starry Night by Chris August (If Casting Crowns wins, I will be quite aggravated)

Inspirational Album of the Year: The Stage Is Bare by Ryan Seaton

Southern Gospel Album Of The Year: Tribute To The Cathedral Quartet by Ernie Haase & Signature Sound

Country Album of the Year: Times Like These by Austin's Bridge

Traditional Gospel: Smokie Norful Presents by Smokie Norful

Contemporary Gospel: Get Ready by Forever Jones

Children's Music Album of the Year: iShine Jamz, Vol. 1

Praise & Worship Album of the Year: The Shelter by Jars of Clay

Recorded Music Packaging: Suburba by House of Heroes

Short Form Video of the Year: Invasion (Hero) by Trip Lee, but will probably go to
David Crowder Band for SMS Shine